vignetting

[siinjen]

Anyone out there. Need your expertise!
To reduce dark color edges of the frame especially zooming out on a wide angle lense using a dark-colored filter. Is it the quality of the lense that produces this irritating dark-colored edges once picture is taken?
Thanks guys
sal

[bob_r]

Sal,

Welcome to the Forum!

The problem with using filters on wide angle zooms, is that sometimes the edges of the filter show up in the shots. Sometimes you can get very thin filters to solve this problem, but not always.

If the filter is just a UV/clear filter used for protection, the solution may be to just remove the filter when shooting at the widest settings. Which lens and type of filter were you using and at what setting do you have the problem?

Bob R

[siinjen]

Sal,

Welcome to the Forum!

The problem with using filters on wide angle zooms, is that sometimes the edges of the filter show up in the shots. Sometimes you can get very thin filters to solve this problem, but not always.

If the filter is just a UV/clear filter used for protection, the solution may be to just remove the filter when shooting at the widest settings. Which lens and type of filter were you using and at what setting do you have the problem?

Bob R

Hi Bob,
Thanks for the response...I was using a Nikon 28-105 with a Singh-Ray LB combo filter....Shot it on a bright-sunny day.
Any advises Bob?
sal

[Bonish Photo]

Hey Sal, welcome to the forum.

I have this problem when I use my widest angle lenses. I even bought the B&W Thin Framed filters, and still have a touch of vignetting on the edges.

This is usually only on my 17-35mm lens though. So I'm thinking it's more of the superwides than the filters themselves.

Set the camera and lens on a tripod and take a picture with the filter on, then take the filter off and snap the same image. If the picture looks the exact same, then you know it's not the filters fault.

Good luck, and let us know the results

[siinjen]

Hey Sal, welcome to the forum.

I have this problem when I use my widest angle lenses. I even bought the B&W Thin Framed filters, and still have a touch of vignetting on the edges.

This is usually only on my 17-35mm lens though. So I'm thinking it's more of the superwides than the filters themselves.

Set the camera and lens on a tripod and take a picture with the filter on, then take the filter off and snap the same image. If the picture looks the exact same, then you know it's not the filters fault.

Good luck, and let us know the results

Thanks Pat,
So there's no way to get rid of that...I like to have a filters especially on a bright day...I know for a fact w/o a filter it isn't going to how dark edges on my pics. I'll have to a chance next time, but thanks to all your advises.
sal

[bob_r]

Sal,

You may have to use a Cokin type filter rather than one that screws on. I sometime just hold one in front of my lens when using a very wide opening (like 10mm) because of that problem.

Bob R

[siinjen]

Sal,

You may have to use a Cokin type filter rather than one that screws on. I sometime just hold one in front of my lens when using a very wide opening (like 10mm) because of that problem.

Bob R

You're absolutely correct Bob, Thanks! I was thinking of that too. I have a wide variety of Cokin P series filters and the only thing that's going to hurt me is that I invested on a very expensive Singh-Ray LB Combo Filter.
But that's ok, Singh-Rays for are one of the best or the best filters I've used and proven.
Once again thanks to all your advices.
sal

[gldiana]

Hi and Welcome!

Vignetting is seen in many different situations but most of the times it is caused by a wide angle lens. Vignetting is more prone to happen on Full Frame sensors because of the size of the sensors itself. If you happen to get vignetting on a 10mm APS-C-size sensor, for example, the same problem is also likely on a 24mm full frame sensor. Thin filters do help, but only up to a certain point.

[siinjen]

Hi and Welcome!

Vignetting is seen in many different situations but most of the times it is caused by a wide angle lens. Vignetting is more prone to happen on Full Frame sensors because of the size of the sensors itself. If you happen to get vignetting on a 10mm APS-C-size sensor, for example, the same problem is also likely on a 24mm full frame sensor. Thin filters do help, but only up to a certain point.

Thanks Luca,
My DSLR is a Nikon D3.. full frame sensor...but anyways, still love my D3.

[siinjen]

Found the solution that works for me.
I just removed my protective lens UV and put on my circular polarizer and BINGO...vignetting is out of my misery, not unless I use my Singh-Ray LB Combo filter w/c is much darker and vignetting is not as pronounced as any circular polarizer in use.

[Tom B.]

Would a hood not work to reduce/eliminate the vignetting, too?

Just curious...

Tom B.

[siinjen]

Would a hood not work to reduce/eliminate the vignetting, too?

Just curious...

Tom B.

Hi Tom,
There could be possibility of using a lens hood to avoid unscrewing the UV protective lens cover not showing vignetting as a result. I have to try this method and let u know.
Good thinking!
sal